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Andrea Goto

MOM WITHOUT MAKEUP: Andrea Goto

So I wear makeup. Sometimes. Not to the gym because that’s just suspicious, and not to drop off my 4-year-old daughter at preschool because I’m too busy cutting peanut-free sandwiches into heart shapes. I shower and apply makeup before I pick her up, which makes the teachers and other moms think I have a nanny who refuses to comb her hair or wear anything other than running shorts. See, I got this.

The point is, this blog is about me. The me without the makeup; the me who isn’t afraid to put it all out there for your entertainment. It’s a candid presentation of my life in many forms–as a 30-something mother, wife, daughter, sister, writer, student, etc. etc. etc.

You can’t make this stuff up. And most of it I don’t.

AND HERE’S  A SHOUT-OUT TO MY CAST AND CREW:

The Husband THE HUSBAND. We’ve known each other for 15 years, and have been married nine. He teaches comics, eats cereal in his underwear, and still asks me what Ava wants for dinner. But in spite of his habitual brokenness, I could not live without him. Cliche, yes. But also true.

He’s also the most attentive father I’ve ever met. OK, “attentive” is a euphemism. He’s downright overprotective. I called Ava “Kobe Beef” for the first two years because he would not let her feet touch the ground for fear of defilement. Somehow, she is turning out OK.

AvaTHE CHOSEN ONE (aka Ava). Our 4-year-old child can’t decide if she’s a princess or a superhero, thus she became Wonder Woman. Then Batgirl. She is and forever will be an only child, simply because “if it ain’t broke…”

She constantly reminds me–as well as complete strangers–that “we don’t say ’stupid.’” She also assures me that I’m the coolest person on the planet. This will change, I’m sure.

16 Responses

  1. MOM, on October 11, 2009 at 8:02 pm Said:

    This is really cool! I would not be this exciting to talk about
    my life! Isn’t is scary to have strangers read about you?

    I’m just tooooo out of date!
    LOVE YOU !

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  2. Julie Bird, on October 12, 2009 at 5:25 pm Said:

    I love it. Can you put me on some sort of list when you make a new post. I will also send the link to my other non Gordonston mom friends.

    Good luck, hope you become famous.

    xoxox, j

    oh–never mind just saw the button. LOL

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  3. Jackie Zearley, on October 13, 2009 at 5:41 pm Said:

    Andrea,

    I am Julie’s mom and I think your blog is so good.

    I really enjoyed reading it and it really makes you laugh and that is a good thing!

    Can’t wait to read more!

    Jackie Zearley

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  4. Wendy Adler, on October 23, 2009 at 4:29 pm Said:

    You GO girl! Love it!
    xoxo

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  5. Xenia, on December 7, 2009 at 5:11 am Said:

    I love your blog! I followed a link from the Paula Deen website.
    I find your honesty refreshing and funny! Can’t wait for the next one!

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    • Andrea Goto, on January 2, 2010 at 2:04 am Said:

      Thanks Xenia! Always nice to hear from non relatives :) (I am nothing without you my dear relatives–I’m just saying). I’m going to work on a once-a-week post. I can’t seem to function without deadlines!

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  6. T May, on January 7, 2010 at 3:30 am Said:

    I also was drawn to your site by Paula Dean. I have already promoted you to my friends on facebook, so expect a huge following of 40 somethings with grandkids. Oh, and about the comment of an only child…famous last words they are and have been said by the best of us. But, just so you know, they are all perfect when they’re yours.

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  7. Beth Putnam, on January 8, 2010 at 11:38 am Said:

    Wow, Andrea! I love it all. Just surfed a bit as a fun way to procrastinate doing homework and look forward to coming back for more. I’ll post your site on my Facebook page and a reference to your work on PaulaDeen.com. Lots of moms I know appreciate the art of wearing, and not wearing, make-up well. Everyone I know could use a chuckle about marriage and parenting : ) Cheers to you and your amazing work!!

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    • Andrea Goto, on January 8, 2010 at 3:48 pm Said:

      Thanks, Beth! I’ve decided Blogging is the best way to procrastinate. And it gets me writing on a regular basis. A little therapy mixed in as well! When you start yours, let me know! I’m technologically impaired, but wordpress is pretty friendly.

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      • Beth Putnam, on January 22, 2010 at 11:47 pm Said:

        Would love to start but…..that’s the hardest part : ) I think once we start, it’ll be hard to stop. Will let you know.

  8. Brooke A Allen!, on January 28, 2010 at 9:53 pm Said:

    Andrea!
    I’m no mom, but I LOVE your blog!

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  9. Amanda K, on February 16, 2010 at 8:08 pm Said:

    Andrea – I just read your article on Paula Deen and loved it. Keep up the entertaining-yet-honest approach!

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    • Andrea Goto, on February 17, 2010 at 4:14 am Said:

      Thanks for reading, Amanda! I’m posting a new Culinary Coward on Paula’s site each month. You won’t want to miss the next one (March)–just made the recipe tonight. As you can see, I survived. Barely.

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  10. alex, on February 27, 2010 at 6:35 pm Said:

    Your posts make me smile….and laugh!! Im excited to now be able to follow the lives of the chosen one, the husband and the mom without makeup!!

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